Ministries - Volunteer Opportunities
Our Mission
Our mission is to embody the love of Christ by serving those in need with compassion, dignity, and hope. Guided by the Gospel and Catholic social teaching, we strive to build a just and caring community through acts of mercy, outreach and advocacy. Through our service, we seek to be the hands and heart of Christ, bringing His light and healing to the community.
Please check out our Community Outreach Ministries that The Church of St. Luke is involved with. If you see any you are interested in and want more information, please send an email listed to the designated contact for more information about the ministry.
We welcome volunteers!
Community Outreach as A Parish
Back to School Drive
This is a yearly collection of school supplies for local elementary schools.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Back to School Drive or would like more information, please contact Carlos and Patti Cuellar by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email
Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
East County Christmas 4 Kids
This is a yearly event that is one of the largest in San Diego providing gifts and meals for families in need in the community of El Cajon.
If you are interested in getting involved in the East County Christmas for Kids or would like more information please contact Dave Sapper by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email
Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is an Outreach Ministry-sponsored service project that encourages our parish families to share the spirit of giving by providing gifts to families and individuals in need during the Christmas season.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Giving Tree or would like more information, please contact Jane Cruz Alfano by phone at
(619) 442-1697 or email the
Parish Life Director.
Operation Stand Down
Operation Stand Down provides food, beverages, hygiene products to our homeless and hospitalized Veterans of War.
If you are interested in getting involved in Operation Stand Down or would like more information please contact Carlos and Patti Cuellar by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email
Ministries & Opportunities to Serve .
Outreach
Our calling & inspiration is from the Matthew 25 gospel message: "What you do to the least of my brethren you do to me". Our Mission is to serve our neighbors in need, within our parish, and our East County & San Diego County community with material & financial aid, encouragement & spiritual support. We do home visits to validate need and either provide direct financial support or refer individuals to resources to get the needed help. Our Outreach Committee meets every 4th Tuesday of the month at 3:30 pm in the church office conference room. Guests or friends of Outreach are always welcome to our meetings. For info contact: Mike Wasyliw, Outreach Chairperson, at 619-715-8801 or mjwasyliw@gmail.com
Prison Ministry - Youth
The Youth Prison Ministry serves the two San Diego youth detention facilities, Youth Transition Center in Kearney Mesa and East Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility in south county. Our mission is to evangelize the 14-18 year old boys and girls, that is to bring Jesus to them, His person, His salvation, His Way, Truth, and Life. We hope to plant seeds of faith which will lead to repentance, spiritual growth, conversion and eventually to dedicated discipleship.
We currently have a group of 24 men and women volunteers, most of whom dedicate one or two hours on most Sundays to visit youths who volunteer to come to our sessions. Typically, two ministers meet 2 to 6 youths per one-hour session in each of the different units where they are detained. The gospel is a common starting point for our discussions, which can go in many unpredictable directions. We sense the Holy Spirit at work in this ministry!
For more information, contact
Dan Molden at 619-977-9392 or email
dmolden@cox.net.
San Diego Food Bank
The San Diego Blood Bank ministry coordinates blood drives four times a year at the parish.
If you interested in getting involved in the San Diego Blood Bank or would like more information please contact Dave Sapper by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve by clicking the button at the top of the page.
For more information please visit https://www.sandiegobloodbank.org/.
St. Paul Street Evangelization
St. Paul Street Evangelization is a grassroots, non-profit organization, dedicated to responding to the mandate of Jesus to preach the Gospel to all nations by taking our Catholic Faith to the streets. We do this in a non-confrontational way, allowing the Holy Spirit to move in the hearts of those who witness our public Catholic presence. The evangelists “set up shop” with a sandwich-board sign and a collection of materials: assorted pamphlets on aspects of Catholicism, holy cards, Rosaries, Miraculous Medals, etc. We use a small table for displaying the materials and drawing the attention of passersby. The East County Chapter witnesses twice weekly from 5 to 7 pm Tuesdays and Fridays.
For more information,
contact Dan Molden
at dmolden@cox.net or 619-977-9392.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
St. Luke's Thanksgiving Food Drive is an Outreach service in support of Mama's Kitchen, a community-driven organization providing nutritional support to men, women, and children affected by AIDS or cancer and who are vulnerable to hunger.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Thanksgiving Food Drive or would like more information, please contact Joanie Maitilasso by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email
Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
If you are involved in an organization and would like to be included as a contact in our online directory,
please call the Parish Office at (619) 442-1697.
Community Outreach as Individual Acts of Community Holiness and Service
Big Brother / Big Sister of San Diego
This organization helps children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with mentors that try to have a measurable impact on youth. In order to take part in this organization you must be over 18 years, have a one-year commitment and go through an interview process.
If you are interested in getting involved in Big Brothers/Sisters of SD or would like more information, please contact Joanie Maitilasso at the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve by clicking the button at the top of the page.
For more information please visit https://sdbigs.org/.
Christopher J. Collins Foundation
This organization is dedicated to helping San Diego youths develop leadership and confidence. This organization also provides children with disabilities assurance in living productive lives.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Christopher J. Collins Foundation or would like more information, please contact Marty Collins by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://www.chriscollinsfoundation.org/.
Culture of Family Life Services
This organization provides medical, spiritual and material support for unplanned pregnancy.
If you are interested in getting involved in Culture of Life Services or would like more information, please contact Pat Riggs or Dave Condit by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://colfsclinic.org/.
El Nido Project
This is a transitional living project for homeless victims of domestic violence and their families.
If you are interested in getting involved in the El Nido Project or would like more information please contact Jane Alfano by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email the Parish Life Director.
God Box
This organization is a weekly prayer outreach project.
If you are interested in getting involved in God Box or would like more information, please contact Lynn Neu by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
Grossmont Hospital Volunteers
This organization is the largest rehabilitation program for the homeless in San Diego. Volunteers are needed in various programs such as food service or counseling. Orientation is required along with a minimum age requirement of 10 years.
If you are interested in getting involved in Grossmont Hospital Volunteers or would like more information, please contact Joanie Maitilasso at the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
Holy Trinity Pantry
This organization supplies food to families in need in El Cajon.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Holy Trinity Food Pantry or would like more information, please contact Mike Wasyliw by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
Hoover High Foundation
This organization raises scholarship funds for children with lower GPA who do not qualify for the upper division scholarships.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Hoover High Foundation or would like more information, please contact Robert Guarnotta by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
Kiwanis International
This global organization is dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
If you are interested in getting involved in Kiwanis International or would like more information, please contact Jim Cate by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://www.kiwanis.org/.
Lions Club International
This organization empowers volunteers to serve their community, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding. This organization is responsible for the annual eyeglass collection at the parish.
If you are interested in getting involved in the Lions Clubs International or would like more information please contact Kelly Sinclair by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://www.lionsclubs.org/en.
Mama's Kitchen
This is a non-profit charitable organization that delivers food and support to San Diegan's affected by AIDS.
If you are interested in getting involved in Mama's Kitchen or would like more information, please contact Joanie Maitilasso the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://www.mamaskitchen.org/.
Meals on Wheels
This organization enhances the quality of life for elder San Diego residents providing appetizing, nutritious meals, support and a warm friendly smile.
If you are interested in getting involved in Meals on Wheels or would like more information, please contact Joanie Maitalasso at the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://www.meals-on-wheels.org/.
Nativity Prep Academy
This is a private, all-scholarship middle school in the Jesuit tradition dedicated to providing a rigorous college-prepatory education to young men and women of low income families who will be the first in their families to graduate from college.
If you are are interested in getting involved in the Nativity Prep Academy or would like more information, please contact Randall Sanner by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://nativityprep.org/.
Noah Homes
This organization provides residential homes and services for adults with developmental disabilities.
If you are interested in getting involved in Noah Homes or would like more information, please contact Kay Krueger by email to Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://noahhomes.org/.
Visit our Senior Care page for more information.
Outreach to the Sick and Dying
This organization is a network of care and resources.
If you are interested in getting involved in Outreach to the Sick and Dying or would like more information, please contact Rich Warcholik by phone at (619) 933-8468 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
Prison/Detention Ministry
This organization visits prisoners and inmates for spiritual services and counseling, a background check and training are required.
If you are interested in getting involved in Prison/Detention Ministry or would like more information, please contact Dan Cannon or Dan Molden by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
Saint Jude Children's Research
This organization raises money through various fundraisers to benefit St. Jude's.
If you are interested in getting involved in Saint Jude's Children's Research Hospital or would like more information, please contact Carlos and Patti Cuellar by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://www.stjude.org/.
San Diego or Sharp Hospice and Palliative Care
If you are interested in getting involved in Meals on Wheels or would like more information, please contact Joanie Maitilasso at the Parish Office by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://www.sharp.com/services/hospice/.
Survivors Teaching Students
This organization brings together cancer survivors to share their stories with medical students, doctors and nurses.
If you are interested in getting involved in Survivors Teaching Students or would like more information, please contact Lynn Neu by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://ocrahope.org/get-involved/survivors-teaching-students/.
USO & Veteran's Village
This organization provides food for military families in need.
If you are interested in getting involved or would like more information, please contact Carlos and Patti Cuellar by phone at (619) 442-1697 or email Ministries & Opportunities to Serve.
For more information please visit https://vvsd.net/.
If you are involved in an organization and would like to be included as a contact in our online directory,
please call the Parish Office at (619) 442-1697.
Additional Community Resources
American Red Cross
For more information please visit https://www.redcross.org/.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
For more information please visit https://www.usccb.org/committees/catholic-campaign-human-development.
Catholic Relief Services
For more information please visit https://www.crs.org/.
Catholic Volunteer Network
For more information please visit https://catholicvolunteernetwork.org/.
Fair Trade USA
For more information please visit https://www.fairtradecertified.org/.
Habitat for Humanity
For more information please visit https://www.habitat.org/.
Heifer International
For more information please visit https://www.heifer.org/.
Home of Guiding Hands
For more information please visit https://www.guidinghands.org/.
Special Olympics
For more information please visit https://www.specialolympics.org/.
UNICEF
For more information please visit https://www.unicef.org/.
World Wildlife Fund
For more information please visit https://www.worldwildlife.org/.
